Electromechanical Motion Devices : Rotating Magnetic Field-Based Analysis

The updated third edition of the classic book that provides an introduction to electric machines and their emerging applications

The thoroughly revised and updated third edition of Electromechanical Motion Devices contains an introduction to modern electromechanical devices and offers an understanding of the uses of electric machines in emerging applications such as in hybrid and electric vehicles. The authors―noted experts on the topic―put the focus on modern electric drive applications.  The book includes basic theory, illustrative examples, and contains helpful practice problems designed to enhance comprehension.

The text offers information on Tesla's rotating magnetic field, which is the foundation of reference frame theory and explores in detail the reference frame theory. The authors also review permanent-magnet ac, synchronous, and induction machines. In each chapter, the material is arranged so that if steady-state operation is the main concern, the reference frame derivation can be de-emphasized and focus placed on the steady state equations that are similar in form for all machines. This important new edition:

•    Features an expanded section on Power Electronics

•    Covers Tesla's rotating magnetic field

•    Contains information on the emerging applications of electric machines, and especially, modern electric drive applications

•    Includes online animations and a solutions manual for instructors

Written for electrical engineering students and engineers working in the utility or automotive industry, Electromechanical Motion Devices offers an invaluable book for students and professionals interested in modern machine theory and applications. 

PAUL KRAUSE, PHD, is Chairman of the Board of P.C. Krause & Associates, having retired after 39 years as a professor at Purdue University School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is a Life Fellow of IEEE and has authored or co-authored over 100 technical papers and three textbooks on electric machines. He was the 2010 recipient of the IEEE Nikola Tesla Award.

OLEG WASYNCZUK, PHD, is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He has authored or co-authored over 100 technical papers and two textbooks on electric machines. He is a Fellow of IEEE and was the 2008 recipient of the IEEE Cyril Veinott Award. He also serves as Chief Technical Officer of P.C. Krause & Associates.

STEVEN D. PEKAREK, PHD, is the Edmund O. Schweitzer III Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He is the co-author of two textbooks on electric machinery, an IEEE Fellow, and an active member of the IEEE Power and Energy Society. He is an Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion and the recipient of the 2018 IEEE Cyril Veinott Award.

TIMOTHY O'CONNELL, PHD, is a Senior Lead Engineer at P.C. Krause & Associates, where he has over ten years' experience in the modeling, simulation, analysis and design of more electric aircraft. He is an Adjunct Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, and has co-authored two textbooks on electric machinery.